Archive for August 2020
COVID-19: August 14, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Our warm weather and long, sunny days have helped many of us cope with the challenges of COVID-19 and social distancing by taking part in outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, and picnics. Today, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs released standardized guidance for adult and interscholastic sports, which provide guidance for allowable play and proper hygiene protocols to make additional safe athletic activity possible.
Read MoreHolliston Real Estate Sales – July 2020; Part 1
Thirty-one properties transferred ownership during July. The first sixteen are listed here. The remainder will be published on August 28th.
Read MoreCOVID-19: August 13, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Although we are still in in the “Vigilant” Phase III of reopening, some new changes to statewide policies have gone into effect this week. The Commonwealth’s reopening process, spearheaded by the Lieutenant Governor and the Reopening Advisory Board, is designed to provide maximum flexibility to quickly adjust policies and standards to reflect new information, a changing public health environment, and state and national best practices.
Read MoreHolliston Police July 2020 Department Update
Chief Stone’s public update about non-enforcement activities completed by HPD in July. Today marks the date that HPD Officer John Johnson was killed in the line of duty – we will never forget.
Read MoreHistorical Society Living History Project Update (COVID Stories)
It’s been about four months since the Governor’s stay at home order in March. As we go through this strange collective experience while the state slowly opens, the Holliston Historical Society would like to hear about how you are doing.
Read MoreCOVID-19: August 12, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
This week, many of the conversations around our COVID-19 response will focus on ongoing dialogue between communities, educators, families, and state public health experts on the best and safest ways to provide high-quality education to our students as we prepare for the fall.
Read MoreFIRE / EMS Log for Week of July 31 – August 6, 2020
A fairly routine week for HFD until Tropical Storm Isaias blew through last Tuesday.
Read MoreHolliston Pantry Shelf Fully Re-Opens to Shoppers
Holliston Pantry Shelf is pleased to announce that it is now fully re-opened to Shoppers, and is now fully stocked with a bountiful selection of fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen specials, as well as canned goods, personal care items and all other food items the Pantry stocked prior to the COVID Pandemic.
Read MoreCOVID-19: August 11, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Today, the Baker administration announced enhanced community-level data reporting and targeted intervention tools for communities considered at higher risk of COVID-19 spread. Using daily case rate averages, the Commonwealth has identified 33 communities of moderate or high risk and will begin offering additional support for intervention, prevention, or enforcement efforts.
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